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Belgium’s three regions have announced the introduction of a road tax starting 1 May 2027, affecting both domestic and foreign drivers. The tax requires vehicle registration, with annual fees ranging from €90 for zero-emission cars to €125 for higher polluting vehicles.
The French government has activated the “Orsec extreme heat plan” for nine departments due to a persistent heatwave, with red alerts extended to 24 areas, including Ile-de-France. This unprecedented measure is aimed at protecting vulnerable populations amid increasing wildfires, which have already burned twice as much land as last year.
Andy Burnham, a veteran politician, has garnered support from 322 Labour MPs in his bid to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader. With nominations closing on 16 July, Burnham stands poised to become the sole candidate, potentially taking office on 20 July following a special conference.
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the US, holds dual citizenship with Peru, where he served as a missionary for decades.
Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago, has been elected as the first American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.
The term “moving day” signifies the dynamic shifts in cardinal votes, reflecting changing support among candidates during the voting process.
Cliff Notes – Greece launches state app to limit children’s screen time The Greek government…
US and Ukraine sign mineral deal and the US economy shrinks – two of the international stories you’ll find on the UK newspaper front pages this morning – and you may be wondering why, especially when we have our own local elections taking place.
US political news always has an impact globally but the England local elections won’t be on the front pages of the newspapers today due to rules around media print before election polls open – don’t worry the results will be plastered all over the front pages tomorrow morning until then let’s look at what US political stories are making the UK front pages.
Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and over 40 artists have signed an open letter supporting the politically-charged Belfast rap group Kneecap amid controversy over their recent performances.
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